Fun-Stuff Friday

from KHQ News

 SANDPOINT, Idaho – The Long Bridge pedestrian path is expected to be reopened by the end of next week, allowing end-to-end access via a designated route, after custom steel support brackets were installed at the bridge’s “most critical” locations, according to the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD).

The announcement was made on Thursday evening, just over one month since inspectors found major structural deterioration in key parts of the bridge  and closed the pedestrian path near the start of the summer season.

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I'm guessing there will be a lot of happy pedestrian bridge users as they learn this news. 

And, then below, some neat hoops news. 

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North Idaho! 

Bring out the young Vandals to Sandpoint HS. 

Our whole team will be there, and we will have an open practice following the youth clinic.

                             ---Vandal Coach Alex Pribble

Willie aka Coach Love featured University of Idaho Coach Pribble in an Idaho Basketball Coaching podcast earlier this year. 

https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/idaho-basketball/transition-rebounding-4b9LV-xySBO/

He told me this morning that Coach Pribble, who earlier this year took his team to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 36 years,  views this experience as a team-building opportunity for the Vandal squad. 

As noted in the graphic, the clinic lasts from 2-4 p.m. Afterward, the Vandals will hold a practice in Les Rogers Gym. 

Coach Love says a set of bleachers will be pulled out and available for anyone who wants to watch the practice which starts shortly after the clinic. That portion of the Vandals visit is free to the public.  

Meanwhile in Spokane last night . . . . a very generous gesture from a former ZAG.

The largest donation ever to Gonzaga by a former player, Domantis Sabonis, a member of the NBA Sacramento Kings and three-time NBA rebounding champ. 

How neat for the ZAGS program and really neat when people show their appreciation! 

According to Artificial Intelligence: 

The Spots of Fun Open Horse Show is a vibrant event that takes place at the Bonner County Fairgrounds in Sandpoint, Idaho.

This event is organized by Moriha Yetter.  

The two-day event is free to attend and offers a chance to watch thrilling competition and enjoy the beautiful horses.

Thanks, AI. 

Now, I'll add that there are lots of pretty belt buckles to win as well as first-place awards, ribbons and raffle goodies.

The show, which has been an annual event for about 40 years,  opens tomorrow and runs through Sunday.

You can show up any time after 8 a.m. each day and even enjoy some goodies from the food vendor. 

Well, I'm sure there's more good news to share, but I'm calling it a day. 

Happy Friday and wishing you all a "good news" weekend.